Soapstone has been used since time immemorial by sculptors, and Inuit artwork is a testimony of this tradition. Carving grade soapstone is easy to carve because of its higher talc content. Its plastic and aesthetic qualities, along with its unique hue, give a distinctive dimension to any artwork. We also provide serpentine for sculptors who want to work with a harder material.
Soft stone
The soft stone have a high percentage of talk and it is very malleable. It is easy to sculpt him with sample wood cutting tools. His color is green and grey.
Format (inches):
3 x 3 x 5
3 x 3 x 6
4 x 4 x 4
4 x 4 x 6
5 x 5 x 5
4 x 4 x 8
4 x 6 x 12
6 x 6 x 6
6 x 6 x 8
6 x 6 x 10
4 x 8 x 12
6 x 6 x 12
4 x 10 x 12
Serpentine
Harder than soft stone, the serpentine have a green rushed almost black color. This stone is use for inuit art.
Format (inches):
3 x 3 x 5
3 x 3 x 6
4 x 4 x 4
4 x 4 x 6
5 x 5 x 5
4 x 4 x 8
6 x 6 x 6
4 x 6 x 12
6 x 6 x 8
6 x 6 x 10
4 x 8 x 12
6 x 6 x 12
4 x 10 x 12
Random chunks (Soft stone and serpentine)
Perfect for beginner, scholar group and summer camp.
The shapes inspire the sculptor.
Format (inches):
small
2 to 5 lbs
medium
6 to 10 lbs
large
11 to 15 lbs
x-large
more than 16 lbs
View the difference betwin serpentine and soapstone.
Serpentine, when it's polish, is rushed compare by the soapstone.
